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Curragh operations halted as death probe continues

Written by dev on . Posted in All News, Coal, Energy.

The man killed at the Curragh coal mine near Blackwater at the weekend has been identified as experienced dragline operator Clark Peadon.

Clark Peadon.

Mine owner Coronado Global Resources said Mr Peadon had worked at Curragh since 2006, stating "he was a highly respected member of our team".

Operations at Curragh have been suspended as authorities work through investigations into the fatal accident.

"Our thoughts are with Clark’s family, friends. . .

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Curragh coal mine worker killed

Written by dev on . Posted in All News, Coal.

Investigations are underway after a worker was fatally injured while on duty overnight at Curragh coal mine near Blackwater.

Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) said the incident occurred prior to 12.40am today. All work on site has ceased.

"RSHQ inspectors are at site commencing inquiries into the nature and cause of the incident," the authority stated

"The worker’s family has been notified."

Mine owner Coronado Global Resources extended deepest sympathies to the family, friends and workmates of the employee. 

"Operations at Curragh have been temporarily suspended to allow authorities to. . .

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Calls to fast-track industrial manslaughter laws

Written by dev on . Posted in All News, Coal, Energy.

The miners’ union has called on the Queensland Government to bring forward the passage of new laws extending industrial manslaughter offences to the state’s mining industry.

It comes in the wake of last week’s accident at Grosvenor coal mine. 

CFMEU Mining and Energy Queensland President Stephen Smyth has written to Queensland Mines Minister Anthony Lynham calling for the urgent progression and passing of the Mineral and Energy Resources and other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020. 

The new legislation would. . .

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